Sep 06, 2009

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- After years of tension, President Barack Obama has
improved U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia.

Sep 06, 2009

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- In what reflected increasing tension, Iraq has bolstered
its military presence along the border with Syria.

Sep 02, 2009

BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Despite a U.S. security dialogue, Syria continues to train
Al Qaida operatives in neighboring Iraq.

Aug 26, 2009

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States, despite a reconciliation policy,
expects Syria to continue to facilitate efforts to destabilize the
pro-American government in neighboring Iraq.